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T342 MBD

1999 Renault Scenic

Red Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Mar 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

128,763 mi
Last recorded128,763 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2013
Typical for 1999 Renault Scenic80,972 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT342 MBD
MakeRenault
ModelScenic
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2013 128,763 miles

oil around engine

both rear axle bushes slightly perished

both rear outersill and wheel arches slightly corroded

both rear tyres slightly perished

exhaust rubbers slightly perished

front brake discs slightly worn

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

offside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

slight bad earth in nearside rear lights

slight play in offside front bottom ball joint

Fail 18 Mar 2013 128,763 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

both rear axle bushes slightly perished

both rear outersill and wheel arches slightly corroded

both rear tyres slightly perished

exhaust rubbers slightly perished

front brake discs slightly worn

nearside wiper starting to split

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

offside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

oil around engine

slight bad earth in nearside rear lights

slight play in offside front bottom ball joint

Pass 12 Mar 2012 124,743 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Mar 2011 113,053 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2010 107,612 miles

n/s/r wheel arch badly corroded

o/s/r tyre starting to perish

o/s/r wheel arch badly corroded

Fail 9 Mar 2010 107,612 miles

Offside Front Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

n/s/r wheel arch badly corroded

o/s/r tyre starting to perish

o/s/r wheel arch badly corroded

Pass 12 Mar 2009 102,048 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2009 102,014 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

brake fluid resivoir damp with a fluid

drivers seat has play in the mechanism

hand brake has little reserve travel

Pass 11 Apr 2007 65,257 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2006 62,384 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2006 62,834 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Pass 5 Sep 2005 55,582 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

How Reliable is the Renault Scenic?

Based on 2,489,721 MOT tests across 172,237 vehicles.

69.5%
Pass Rate
6,650
Miles/Year
26
Year Lifespan
172,237
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 108,325
position lamp(s) not working 70,652
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 64,273
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 60,499
Registration plate lamp not working 59,677
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T342 MBD is a 1999 Renault Scenic in Red with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1999 Renault Scenic models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.4% with a typical mileage of 80,972 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Renault Scenic fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 108,325 recorded failures. If you're considering buying T342 MBD, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Renault Scenic typically stays on UK roads for around 26 years. At 27 years old, this Renault Scenic is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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T342 MBD is a 1999 Renault Scenic, first registered on 20 August 1999.

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